That’s right, thin people, read it and weep.  Researchers at the American College of Cardiology say, “Obese patients with heart disease respond well to treatment and have paradoxically better outcomes and survival than thinner patients.”  No one knows why this is.  Researchers also caution people not to pack on pounds because that only contributes to the development of heart-disease in the first place.

Sure, but all of a sudden, it’s looking better for some of us to make  the Singularity.

According to the new study, the answer is that polyphenols “thwart formation of harmful substances released during digestion of fat.”  Thus, drinking wine with a fat-laden meal offers the most benefits.

At least it works that way in rats.

“Oily Fish Can Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis . . .” (Science Daily):

For the first time, the intake of oily fish has been demonstrated to have a protective effect against the development of RA, reducing an individual’s risk by 20-30%.

This is according to a large-scale study conducted in Sweden, where they know their oily fish. Apparently consuming one oily fish a week is enough to lower a person’s risk of developing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The same study found that smoking and experiencing psychological stress at work increase the risk of developing RA.

I don’t think anyone would be surprised that smoking and stress are bad for you; this is just one more way they are bad. It’s the oily fish that I find interesting. I’m putting together the ideal anti-aging diet. So far, it consists of red wine and oily fish. The article does not mention a particular oily fish, but I’m thinking herring.

Here are some great herring recipes. Enjoy!